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WAEC Mathematics 1999 Question 40

Question 40

Inequalities

Which of the following pairs of inequalities is represented on the number line?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.x < −2 and x ≥ 1
  2. B.x ≤ −2 and x > 1
  3. C.x ≤ −2 and x ≥ 1
  4. D.x < −2 and x > 1.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (x ≤ −2 and x ≥ 1)

Explanation

Both end points are shaded dots, so −2 and 1 are included: x ≤ −2 and x ≥ 1.